{"product_id":"introduction-to-civil-engineering-systems-isbn-9780470530634","title":"Introduction to Civil Engineering Systems","description":"This book presents an integrated systems approach to the evaluation, analysis, design, and maintenance of civil engineering systems. Addressing recent concerns about the world's aging civil infrastructure and its environmental impact, the author makes the case for why any civil infrastructure should be seen as part of a larger whole. He walks readers through all phases of a civil project, from feasibility assessment to construction to operations, explaining how to evaluate tasks and challenges at each phase using a holistic approach. Unique coverage of ethics, legal issues, and management is also included. \u003cp\u003eForeword xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Biography xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Civil Engineering Systems and Their Evolution 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Fundamental Concepts in Systems Engineering 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Goals and Objectives of Civil Engineering Systems 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII The Tasks at Each Phase of Systems Development 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Tasks within the Phases of Systems Development 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII Tools Needed to Carry Out the Tasks 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Probability 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Statistics 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Modeling 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Simulation 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Optimization 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Cost Analysis 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Economic Analysis 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Multiple-Criteria Analysis 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Risk and Reliability 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 System Dynamics 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Real Options Analysis 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Decision Analysis 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Network Analysis Tools 550\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Queuing Analysis 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIV The Phases of Systems Development 615\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Needs Assessment Phase 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Systems Planning 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 System Design 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Systems Construction 712\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 System Operations 757\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 System Monitoring 784\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 System Preservation (Maintenance and Rehabilitation) 815\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 System End of Life 858\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eV Other Topics Related to Civil Systems Development 889\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Threats, Exposure, and System Resilience 891\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Sustainability 929\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Ethics and Legal Issues in Civil Systems Development 973\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Epilogue 1004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 1019\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDR. SAMUEL LABI,\u003c\/b\u003e Associate Professor in Purdue University's School of Civil Engineering, has combined work experience in consulting and academia that span several decades. His influential research has received widespread recognition and accolades, including the Mather Award for best paper in concrete materials and the K.B. Woods Award for best paper in design and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA definitive guide to holistic development of the civil infrastructure over project lifecycle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe field of civil systems engineering has been around since the 1970s, but has reached unprecedented levels of importance to global development. The world's civil infrastructure is generally aging and inadequate, and is in desperate need of revitalization and expansion. However, as demonstrated by the experience of civil infrastructure managers and engineers worldwide, the traditional approaches to civil engineering are no longer adequate. In addressing the various phases of infrastructure development, future civil engineers must be well equipped with the requisite analytical tools and a vision characterized by efficiency, holism, sustainability, resilience, and ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Civil Engineering Systems\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Samuel Labi makes a compelling argument for the use of systems approaches for the development of civil engineering systems. In navigating through this well-organized text, you will appreciate the various phases of infrastructure development over their life cycle; from needs assessment to planning, design, construction, operations (including maintenance and monitoring), and retirement. Along the way, you will build the toolkit needed to supplement the domain knowledge in your branch of civil engineering. These essential tools include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eModeling and simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple criteria analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCost engineering and economic analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystems dynamics and real options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetwork analysis and decision analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter of this interdisciplinary text contains case studies and analysis of real-world case studies. The end-of-chapter summaries, resources, and exercises provide opportunities to crystallize the acquired knowledge and open pathways for your further intellectual inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Civil Engineering Systems\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive book in this growing field. Educators, consultants, and planners, public and private sectors of civil engineering and infrastructure systems will find this text to be an invaluable resource for understanding and implementing systems perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989456961765,"sku":"NP9780470530634","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470530634.jpg?v=1761784175","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/introduction-to-civil-engineering-systems-isbn-9780470530634","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}